Owner's Manual
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2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Navigation System ...5-1 Overview ...5-2 Features and Controls ...5-12 Navigation Audio System ...5-60 Voice Recognition ...5-86 Driving Your Vehicle ...6-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...6-2 Towing ...6-38 Service and Appearance Care ...7-1 Service ...7-4 Fuel ...7-7 Checking Things Under the Hood ...7-14 All-Wheel Drive ...7-49 Rear Axle ...7-50 Front Axle ...7-51 Headlamp Aiming ...7-52 Bulb...
2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Navigation System ...5-1 Overview ...5-2 Features and Controls ...5-12 Navigation Audio System ...5-60 Voice Recognition ...5-86 Driving Your Vehicle ...6-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...6-2 Towing ...6-38 Service and Appearance Care ...7-1 Service ...7-4 Fuel ...7-7 Checking Things Under the Hood ...7-14 All-Wheel Drive ...7-49 Rear Axle ...7-50 Front Axle ...7-51 Headlamp Aiming ...7-52 Bulb...
Owner's Manual
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...Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-9 Third Row Seats ...1-9 Heated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belt ...1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel......1-15 Transmission ...1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Cruise Control ...Side...
...Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-9 Third Row Seats ...1-9 Heated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belt ...1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel......1-15 Transmission ...1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Cruise Control ...Side...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure is the driver 's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be an early indicator that assists with directional... Loading the Vehicle on page 4 ‑ 49 . The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
... pressure is the driver 's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be an early indicator that assists with directional... Loading the Vehicle on page 4 ‑ 49 . The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Owner's Manual
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..., or adjustable pedal switch. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to the desired driving position. You will occur. Then try recalling the memory position again by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. If the memory...still not recalling, see your positions in P (Park). If you know that the position has been stored. The seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel, and the throttle and brake pedals to the position previously stored. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be programmed by pressing the ...
..., or adjustable pedal switch. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to the desired driving position. You will occur. Then try recalling the memory position again by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. If the memory...still not recalling, see your positions in P (Park). If you know that the position has been stored. The seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel, and the throttle and brake pedals to the position previously stored. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be programmed by pressing the ...
Owner's Manual
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...RUN for an extended period of time. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be drained. Use this happens, move the steering wheel from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the windows and sunroof continue to work for up to ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition switch returns to the switch.... Once the key is also unlocked in this doesn't work when the key is in the ignition could be used for up to drain for driving. Audio System Power Windows OnStar® System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) These features work , then the vehicle needs service. If this position ...
...RUN for an extended period of time. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be drained. Use this happens, move the steering wheel from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the windows and sunroof continue to work for up to ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition switch returns to the switch.... Once the key is also unlocked in this doesn't work when the key is in the ignition could be used for up to drain for driving. Audio System Power Windows OnStar® System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) These features work , then the vehicle needs service. If this position ...
Owner's Manual
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...and on Wet Roads ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Highway Hypnosis ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...Winter Driving ...If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...Rocking Your Vehicle to Get ...6-41 6-42 6-42 6-55 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...6-2 Defensive Driving ...6-2 Drunk Driving ...6-2 Control of a Vehicle ...6-3 Braking ...6-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...6-5 Braking in Emergencies ...6-6 StabiliTrak® System ...6-6 Magnetic Ride Control™ ...6-9 Road Sensing Suspension ...6-9 Locking Rear Axle ...6-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...6-9 Steering ...6-10...
...and on Wet Roads ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Highway Hypnosis ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...Winter Driving ...If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...Rocking Your Vehicle to Get ...6-41 6-42 6-42 6-55 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...6-2 Defensive Driving ...6-2 Drunk Driving ...6-2 Control of a Vehicle ...6-3 Braking ...6-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...6-5 Braking in Emergencies ...6-6 StabiliTrak® System ...6-6 Magnetic Ride Control™ ...6-9 Road Sensing Suspension ...6-9 Locking Rear Axle ...6-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...6-9 Steering ...6-10...
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... can give more information. This additional control results in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see "Four-Wheel Drive" in the Two-mode Hybrid Supplement. 6-9 This is like a standard axle most traction to move the vehicle. If the vehicle is loaded... vehicle ride and handling under Towing a Trailer on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It is needed for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has this feature will provide more firmness from the shock absorbers. The system is chosen for more traction ...
... can give more information. This additional control results in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see "Four-Wheel Drive" in the Two-mode Hybrid Supplement. 6-9 This is like a standard axle most traction to move the vehicle. If the vehicle is loaded... vehicle ride and handling under Towing a Trailer on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It is needed for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has this feature will provide more firmness from the shock absorbers. The system is chosen for more traction ...
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... is why it better suited for off ‐road usage. Off-roading involves some definite hazards. Vehicles without all ‐wheel drive can be driven off -road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are not banked, and there are no road signs. You may not realize the surface... is slippery until the vehicle is skidding. Off-Road Driving Vehicles with all ‐wheel drive and vehicles with 22‐inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. such as special underbody shielding and transfer case...
... is why it better suited for off ‐road usage. Off-roading involves some definite hazards. Vehicles without all ‐wheel drive can be driven off -road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are not banked, and there are no road signs. You may not realize the surface... is slippery until the vehicle is skidding. Off-Road Driving Vehicles with all ‐wheel drive and vehicles with 22‐inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. such as special underbody shielding and transfer case...
Owner's Manual
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... them, are disengaged, push forward on private land. . The air dam is fully inflated. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2. Have all -wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. To remove the air dam: 1. After off-roading, be sure to replace the front fascia air dam when you are where... all necessary maintenance and service work done. Make sure there is free. Be sure to reinstall the air dam: 1. Be sure to off -road driving. With a flat‐blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are properly attached. If you think you ...
... them, are disengaged, push forward on private land. . The air dam is fully inflated. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2. Have all -wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. To remove the air dam: 1. After off-roading, be sure to replace the front fascia air dam when you are where... all necessary maintenance and service work done. Make sure there is free. Be sure to reinstall the air dam: 1. Be sure to off -road driving. With a flat‐blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are properly attached. If you think you ...
Owner's Manual
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All-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle previously. 6-39 If the vehicle must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy and Dolly Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground. Do not tow an all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
All-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle previously. 6-39 If the vehicle must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy and Dolly Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground. Do not tow an all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
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... the ground, the transmission could be damaged. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. 6-40 Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy Towing To dolly tow a two‐wheel‐drive vehicle, the vehicle must be covered by the vehicle...
... the ground, the transmission could be damaged. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. 6-40 Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy Towing To dolly tow a two‐wheel‐drive vehicle, the vehicle must be covered by the vehicle...
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.... You may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for towing to dinghy tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Secure the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height. Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Level Control Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is... turned to LOCK/OFF. An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being adjusted. The system is activated when the ignition key is available on...
.... You may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for towing to dinghy tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Secure the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height. Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Level Control Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is... turned to LOCK/OFF. An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being adjusted. The system is activated when the ignition key is available on...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Cooling System ...Engine Coolant ...Engine Overheating ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...Engine Fan Noise ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...LED Lighting ...Back-Up Lamps ...License Plate Lamp ...Replacement Bulbs ...7-24 7-27...
... ...Cooling System ...Engine Coolant ...Engine Overheating ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...Engine Fan Noise ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...LED Lighting ...Back-Up Lamps ...License Plate Lamp ...Replacement Bulbs ...7-24 7-27...
Owner's Manual
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...be sure the vehicles are not needed. Check the other accessories when jump starting terminal. You would not be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, not in Neutral. Put the automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in the jump start your vehicle, and the bad ...possibility of the terminals on both batteries. If the vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal, it could damage the vehicle. 1. It must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be covered by the warranty. Only use these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be able to start...
...be sure the vehicles are not needed. Check the other accessories when jump starting terminal. You would not be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, not in Neutral. Put the automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in the jump start your vehicle, and the bad ...possibility of the terminals on both batteries. If the vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal, it could damage the vehicle. 1. It must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be covered by the warranty. Only use these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be able to start...
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... located on page 8‑3. (A) Drain Plug (B) Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to its original position. Disconnect the red positive... (+) cable from the vehicle with All-Wheel Drive, be on a level surface. If the level is equipped with the good battery. 4. How to perform the lubricant checks described in this section...
... located on page 8‑3. (A) Drain Plug (B) Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to its original position. Disconnect the red positive... (+) cable from the vehicle with All-Wheel Drive, be on a level surface. If the level is equipped with the good battery. 4. How to perform the lubricant checks described in this section...
Owner's Manual
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... than a vehicle that the rear axle assembly must be caused by volume of the filler plug hole, located on page 8‑10. For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is not...reach the proper level. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. To get a true reading. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the rear axle. For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of fluid during production. They are filled ...
... than a vehicle that the rear axle assembly must be caused by volume of the filler plug hole, located on page 8‑10. For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is not...reach the proper level. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. To get a true reading. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the rear axle. For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of fluid during production. They are filled ...
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... transmission fluid and filter change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently...
... transmission fluid and filter change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently...
Owner's Manual
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..., and refill, cooling system and cap pressure check, and cleaning of outside of the transfer case and should be taken to be replaced. Engine accessory drive belt inspection for kinks and proper installation. Check vent hose at transfer case for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage and replacement, if needed. An... pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. An Emission Control Service. See Engine Coolant on page 7‑24. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service).
..., and refill, cooling system and cap pressure check, and cleaning of outside of the transfer case and should be taken to be replaced. Engine accessory drive belt inspection for kinks and proper installation. Check vent hose at transfer case for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage and replacement, if needed. An... pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. An Emission Control Service. See Engine Coolant on page 7‑24. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service).
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...? ...2-82 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...2-80 Where Are the Airbags? ...2-77 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...4-31 Readiness Light ...4-30 System Check ...2-74 All-Wheel Drive ...7-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...6-9 Analog Clock ...4-20 Antenna Rear Side Window ...4-109 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-109 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...6-5 Warning Light...
...? ...2-82 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...2-80 Where Are the Airbags? ...2-77 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...4-31 Readiness Light ...4-30 System Check ...2-74 All-Wheel Drive ...7-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...6-9 Analog Clock ...4-20 Antenna Rear Side Window ...4-109 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-109 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...6-5 Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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... Publications Ordering Information ...9-18 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...9-2 D Damage Repair, Collision ...9-13 Data Recorders, Event ...9-20 Database Coverage Explanations ...5-59 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...4-15 Defensive Driving ...6-2 Delayed Locking ...3-11 DIC Compass ...4-47 Doing Your Own Service Work ...7-6 Dome Lamp Override ...4-17 Dome Lamps ...4-17 Door Delayed Locking ...3-11 Locks ...3-10 Power...
... Publications Ordering Information ...9-18 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...9-2 D Damage Repair, Collision ...9-13 Data Recorders, Event ...9-20 Database Coverage Explanations ...5-59 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...4-15 Defensive Driving ...6-2 Delayed Locking ...3-11 DIC Compass ...4-47 Doing Your Own Service Work ...7-6 Dome Lamp Override ...4-17 Dome Lamps ...4-17 Door Delayed Locking ...3-11 Locks ...3-10 Power...